Men and women from Chatham County served in all branches of the military, and in all corners of the globe, during World War II. Chatham Countians were on the frontlines at significant battles and campaigns like the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge in the European Theater and Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima in the Pacific Theater. They provided training, supply and service support through groups like the Merchant Marines and Women's Army Corps.

Want to learn more about local military service during World War II?

Download the attached research document, "Chatham County Military Service in World War II."

Chatham County World War II Deaths
Review a list of Chatham County's World War II Fallen prepared for consideration for the Savannah/Chatham County World War II Monument "A World Apart."

As a port city, Savannah's contribution to the war effort was unique and significant.

The greater Savannah community was greatly involved in wartime production, through the conversion of the Port of Savannah into a military cargo port and the development of wartime industries manufacturing paper, asphalt, naval ships, and much more.

Wartime service along the waterfront included citizen soldiers and sailors volunteering in civilian and military organizations, including the Savannah-Chatham County Defense Council and the United States Coast Guard Temporary Reserve's Volunteer Port Security Force.

Want to learn more about Savannah's World War II activities?

Visit the online exhibit "World War II in Savannah" to view historic photographs, maps and posters from this era.

Download the attached research document, "World War II on the Savannah Waterfront: Wartime Production and Service in Savannah."